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Syllabus

BI1384 Animal Production Systems and Management, 15.0 Credits

Animalieproduktionens driftledning och system

Subjects

Agricultural Science Biology Biology Agricultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Grassland production	7.5	0102
Animal production and management	7.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 50 credits in Agricultural Science. This should include a minimum of 15 credits in Animal Biology and 10 credits in Technology.

Objectives

On completion of the course students will have the qualification to lead operations in animal husbandry, and through advanced knowledge in various aspects of the production of farm animals the students will be able to understand, apply, analyse, and evaluate different production methods and systems through a sustainable approach.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• know the conditions for production management and production evaluation in animal husbandry with specific focus on increased precision and analysis

• design, apply, analyse, and evaluate practical solutions for animal husbandry and feed for ruminants and assemble them into systems based on advanced biological, technical and economical knowledge

• from a sustainability perspective, analyse and evaluate conditions of animal husbandry in an international perspective

• analyse and evaluate environmental and ethical aspects, and also human roles for animal husbandry

Content

The course is mainly based on lectures, reading of the literature and case studies. Students also have the opportunity to carry out individual work and study visits. In the case studies and the individual projects, students can specialize in certain animal species.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

A pass grade in accounting of case studies, assignments and participation in study visits and accountings.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Recommended qualifications equivalent to completion of courses Animal Husbandry I and II, and Technology for Animal Housing.



As regards restricting the number of examination events, see the combined regulations for education at SLU.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology